On the Yo-Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test, which team covered more distance?

• A. Not enough information
• B. Women's national soccer team
• C. Men's national soccer team
• D. Both teams covered the same distance

Answer: (C)

This test measures how well a team can sustain repeated high‑intensity efforts with short recoveries. The total distance covered before fatigue reflects a combination of aerobic capacity, sprint speed, and recovery efficiency. In elite soccer populations, men typically have higher VO2max, greater muscle mass, and higher hemoglobin levels than women, which enhances their ability to perform consecutive high‑intensity bouts and recover between them. That physiological edge generally translates into a longer total distance on the Yo‑Yo Intermittent Recovery Test for men’s teams compared with women’s teams. So, the men’s national soccer team covering more distance aligns with expected performance patterns, though individual fitness levels can vary.